Evolution of the content of monetary compensation for marine ecological environment damage: from direct use value to non-use value

Puntos clave

• Monetary compensation for marine ecological damage now encompasses both use and non-use values.
• The assessment methods for non-use value damages remain uncertain, leading to ongoing debates.
• Analysis of legal and economic frameworks reveals significant shifts in compensation legislation over thirty years.
• This evolution may inform policies on marine environmental damage compensation in other countries.